Mobile Content Ecosystem Embraces Macromedia Flash Platform
"SAN FRANCISCO-- June 6, 2005--Macromedia, Inc. (Nasdaq:MACR) today announced significant milestones in the adoption of Macromedia Flash(R) throughout the mobile content ecosystem, a thriving business environment that consists of mobile device manufacturers, operators, and developers. During the past year, shipments of mobile devices running Flash nearly tripled from 12 to 35 million units. Three of the six leading mobile device manufacturers, up from one last year, now license Flash to deliver great mobile experiences to their global customers. During the same period, the number of operators supporting Flash content and services surged from 1 to 12. Supporting this adoption spike is the Macromedia Flash Platform (announced today, see separate release), a complete system that includes the Macromedia Flash Lite(TM) client runtime and time-tested development tools. The fast-growing mobile market segment offers an unprecedented opportunity for the Flash developer community -- more than one million strong today -- to make great digital experiences possible. "